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Who We Are

Company Profile

Brandon Crumpton, owner of Key Signature Entertainment, started booking live music for events over 15 years ago. He has led the company through a growth period booking and producing entertainment to an average of over 750 events a year. Key Signature Entertainment has 3 full-time employees and has developed an event staff to assist with larger, award-winning events throughout the season. Key Signature Entertainment was chosen as the 2018 Service Provider of the Year by the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority. This honor was voted on by key decision-makers in Charlotte’s hospitality and events industry.

Early in his career, Brandon realized that event professionals and musicians speak a different language. He noticed that both were trying to achieve the same results, but just went about the process differently. He built Key Signature Entertainment with the goal of bridging that communication gap so that both musicians and event professionals could produce successful events safely, effectively and efficiently.

Services offered by Key Signature Entertainment include research, vetting, concert production, and band booking for live, hybrid and virtual events. Our specialty is taking your ideas and creating a fun live music experience for both you and your guests to enjoy.

Key Signature Entertainment is a company of musicians who book musicians. Our motto is “Good People, Good Music.” We understand that we are in the people business first and the music business second. We’ve created an easy process to find, secure, and contract the right entertainment for your event. We understand that it can be difficult to know if the live entertainment you’re hiring is both talented and professional, so let us use our expertise in music and people to secure the right fit for your event.

Call us at (704) 568-1968 or go to the “how to book” page to fill out the form, and we’ll have a representative contact you to help find, select and secure the right entertainment for your event.

Visit our sister site, Key Signature Weddings, for entertainment options tailored to your ceremony, cocktail hour/dinner, and reception.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement

Key Signature Entertainment’s mission is to be the full-service live music and entertainment resource for event professionals by building relationships and connecting them to great talent. Our motto is Good People, Good Music which means we’re in the people business first and the music business second. Our mission and motto can only be achieved by recognizing and accepting that our differences create the strong relationships that connect the good people who work with us. It is our goal to continue to represent a diverse roster of talent and clients by having open conversations and listening to the concerns and needs of our KSE family.

Meet The Team

Brandon R. Crumpton

President/Entertainment Buyer

Brandon Crumpton is the visionary and backbone of the Key Signature Family. He is a very​ skilled businessman, and has been the owner and president of Key Signature Entertainment since June of 2009. He’s always thinking ahead to find the next big move for Key Signature and values continued education, his employees well-being, and always keeps growth and integrity at the forefront of his decisions.  Brandon is the kind of person that starts every day with yoga, meditation, and a cup of decaffeinated coffee. In his spare time, he enjoys playing with his two cats and reigning as the unbeatable champion of Connect 4.

Brandon is a simple person, who enjoys good music, sports, and bourbon. He values relationships with anyone he does business with, and has engrained that into the culture of Key Signature. On the occasional weekend, when he doesn’t have an event to attend or an HBO show to binge watch, Brandon and his wife enjoy frequenting local breweries or taking low key weekend getaway trips.

Over the years, Brandon has made an impression on the people he does business with. He’s creative yet logical, and he’s always honest – even when the truth isn’t exactly what someone wants to hear. His respectable qualities are a big part of what has made the name, Key Signature Entertainment, a recognizable and respectable brand across the growing Charlotte and Southeast region.

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Tius E. Ragan-Johnson

Artist & Marketing Manager

Tius Ragan-Johnson has been a member of the Key Signature family since 2018. He loves rock & roll guitar, and plays in the Charlotte-based rock band Late Night Special. The first thing you’ll probably notice about Tius is his hair, followed by his genuine demeanor and personality. You will also notice that he dresses like he owns a motorcycle, but steps proudly out of his compact car wearing cowboy boots and a bolo tie. Tius is the most honest person you’ll ever meet. It’s a big reason of why he became such a vital part of Key Signature’s artist and marketing management.

In addition to being a talented musician, Tius moonlights as a fisherman. When he isn’t splitting time between going to local shows and playing with the band, dropping a line at the river for a few hours is his oasis. Tius also loves to cook, and enjoys trying new things at restaurants. We can always count on him to finish off the leftovers if there are any on the table. You also won’t have to twist his arm for him to join you for bottomless mimosas at a brunch buffet either.

Tius’s role in the office is that of auditor and creative thinker. He listens intently and when he does finally speak you know whatever comes out will be gold. His integrity and honesty are admirable, and we are lucky to have him on the KSE team!

 

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Arianne L. Kurtzner

Booking & Operations Manager/Entertainment Buyer

Arianne Kurtzner is the gatekeeper and funnel of information for Key Signature. She is also the one in the office who keeps us all up to date on pop culture and the latest on Tik Tok trends. Arianne is a “go with the flow” type of gal and can have fun doing just about anything, but if she’s planning the day you will probably end up at Jersey Mike’s and an EDM concert.

Arianne is pronounced “airy-anne” and not Ariana, Adrian, or Carrie Anne which we hear on our voicemail almost everyday. She’s a good sport about it, but it is a relief when someone says her name correctly! When not immersed in her Key Signature work, Arianne enjoys streaming TV shows, finding a cool place to eat, and relaxing with her cat Phoebe. 

The next time you see Arianne ask her about her alter ego Clara McGivens. Apparently Clara comes in handy in certain situations and we laugh every time Clara makes an appearance. Arianne is a bright light in our office and just wants to do right by Key Signature, our clients, and musicians. She is truly a team player and ready to roll with whatever the future has planned for her.

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Awards & Achievements:

 

  • 2024 – 26th Fastest Growing Private Company in Charlotte (Charlotte Business Journal Fast 50 Award)
  • 2024 – MPI President’s Award (Brandon Crumpton)
  • 2024, 2022, 2021 – Three Best Rated – Top 3 Entertainment Companies in Charlotte, NC
  • 2023 – Mary Margaret Traxler Spirit of NACE Award (Mikayla O’Hara)
  • 2023 – National Association for Catering & Events, Charlotte Chapter – Best Entertainment of the Year (Matthews Alive Festival)
  • 2023 – National Association for Catering & Events, Triangle NC Chapter – Best Live Music (Matthews Alive Festival)
  • 2023 – National Association for Catering & Events, Triangle NC Chapter – Best Team Effort (An Evening in the Hills: Interact Fundraiser Gala at The Bradford)
  • 2021 – Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses
  • 2018 – Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority – Service Provider of the Year Award
  • 2018 – U.S. Small Business Administration Certification
  • 2015 – International Live Events Association – Best Public Event Over 20,000 People Award
  • 2015 – International Live Events Association – Best Entertainment Production Over $25,000 Award
  • 2013 – International Live Events Association – Best Entertainment Production Over $25,000 Award
  • 2013 – International Live Events Association – Best Entertainment Production Under $25,000 Award
  • 2013 – International Live Events Association – Best Team Effort Award
  • 2012 – International Live Events Association – Best Entertainment Production Under $25,000 Award
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Testimonials

“These guys are great. Excellent communication and quick responses. We had a short amount of time to find some live music, they gave us multiple options with the times and pricing immediately. We made a quick decision and the trio we had playing was excellent. We were very happy with the music they played at the event. They played exactly what we asked and it was not too loud or overwhelming. We will definitely be using them in the future and I would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for musicians or a musician to play at their event.”

“Key Signature always recommends the right artist for each event! With a large range of talent, they are perfect for any event , BIG or small! It's truly a pleasure to work with Brandon, Mikayla, Tius and team as they always responds in a timely manner and never miss a beat! Thank you!!”

“Brandon & his team were excellent partners in securing entertainment for my firm's conference. I trusted Brandon to select an entertainer that fit the needs of my audience, and the end result was a perfect match. The sourcing, planning, and execution was seamless and they were extremely responsive to messages. I look forward to working with KSE in the future. Thank you, Brandon & team!”

“It has been such a pleasure working with Key Signature Entertainment. When looking for local artists, I thought I was going to have to spend hours searching online. They made the process of booking entertainment so easy and they only suggested professional, polite, and of course, talented individuals. From steel drums at a luau-themed cookout to carolers for a holiday party, they have it all!”

“This is the second time I have booked with you guys and I again was extremely happy! [The artist I hired] was so polite, professional, and talented. We will continue to book with you guys. Not only are we satisfied with the talent but you as well are very professional, organized and easy to work with. All of your help is appreciated.”

“Dear Brandon – I wanted to thank you for making the planning for our organizations’ 25th Anniversary celebration go so smoothly.  Planning our event in Charlotte from Phoenix had its challenges, but working with you was a pleasure.  We appreciated the varied selection of performers for us to consider and that you were conscious of the budget we were working with.”

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Key Signature Entertainment
8510 McAlpine Park Dr. Ste 201
Charlotte, NC 28211
704-568-1968
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